A wonderfully elemental pair of late 20th-century side tables, fashioned from hewn timber posts crowned with hand-shaped slate tops. Brutalist in intent yet full of diminutive, natural poetry, each table carries the tactile imprint of its materials: the soft undulations of weathered grain, the raw knots and fissures of time, and the cool, honed surface of slate marked by tool-work and use.
The contrast is compelling — rugged timber rising from slate plinths, topped again with slate, forming a kind of architectural cadence. They feel both ancient and modern, like artefacts from a landscape where craft and geology blur. As a pair, they add sculptural weight to a room without demanding polish or perfection. They’re all about material honesty — pure wabi-sabi Brutalism.
Perfect as side tables, plant stands, or small sculptural pedestals.
Price is per table.
Details
Origin: Probably UK, late 20th century
Materials: Slate tops and bases; solid timber uprights
Dimensions: Height: 44 cm Top surface: 22 × 22 cm
Condition: Weathered surface textures consistent with age and intention; natural fissures, colour variation, and tool marks all contribute to the Brutalist character.
Delivery
Qualifies as a smaller item. UK delivery via insured courier/FedEx at checkout; international shipping available — ask for a quote.
